Master of Advanced Surgery
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Overview
This degree includes clinical education and training in one of the subspecialties of surgery with an emphasis on the workplace and competency-based assessment of performance. A program of eight units will generally include six clinical units of study, providing extensive clinical experience, together with two non-clinical units which address law and professionalism, teaching, research and ethics.
You will have access to the Macquarie University Hospital and cutting edge-technology including; Australia's first gamma knife, cyclotron for the manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals, world's first child magnetoencephalography facility, and a 3T MRI.
Key features
- The Australian School of Advanced Medicine is the only Australian medical school providing post-fellowship training in subspecialties.
- Develop essential surgical qualities including a commitment to lifelong learning, research, teaching, ethics and professionalism.
- Variety of programs available, including; ophthalmology, cerebrovascular neurosurgery, spinal surgery and uro-oncology. Find the full list under the tab 'What You Will Study'.
- New state of the art Surgical Skills Centre and Simulation Laboratory.
Minimum course duration
1 year
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Suitable if you are a surgeon who hold a specialist surgical qualification, e.g. FRACS or equivalent. It is intended for surgeons who have completed specialist surgical training, and who wish to develop specific expertise in a surgical subspecialty.
Course fee
AUD $42,016.00 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
- Possess a MB BS (or equivalent registrable qualification) from a recognised medical school;
- Completion of a fellowship (or equivalent);
- Full registration as a medical practitioner in jurisdiction of residence or citizenship;
- Certificate of Good Standing with registration authority in jurisdiction of residence or citizenship;
- Eligibility for registration as a medical practitioner in Australia
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
Demonstrated experience in the relevant specialty.
Notes:
You should contact The Australian School of Advanced Medicine before applying to the University for more information about specialisation options.
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 32 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this master
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | either | AMED836 | Ethics, Law and Professionalism | ||
| or | MGSM884 | Negotiation: Theory and Practice | 4 | ||
| Required | either | AMED884 | Basic Concepts in Education and Critical Appraisal | ||
| or | MGSM876 | Leadership and Motivation | 4 | ||
| Required | MASP801 | MASurg Surgical Elective 1 | 4 | ||
| Required | MASP802 | MASurg Surgical Elective 2 | 4 | ||
| Required | MASP803 | MASurg Surgical Elective 3 | 4 | ||
| Required | MASP804 | MASurg Surgical Elective 4 | 4 | ||
| Required | MASP805 | MASurg Surgical Elective 5 | 4 | ||
| Required | MASP806 | MASurg Surgical Elective 6 | 4 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this master | 32 | ||||
Notes
- The following specialisations are available for study: Abdominal Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery, Oesophagogastric Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery: Arthroplasy, Orthopaedic Surgery: Shoulder, Orthopaedic Surgery: Sports Medicine, Spinal Surgery, Neuro-oncology, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Opthalmology, Vascular Surgery, Uro-oncology, Prostate Surgery, Military Surgery, Craniofacial Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Please refer to ASAM for further details. Note not all specialisations are available in 2012.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
Subspecialist medical practice in the public and private sectors, and academic appointments in research and teaching.
